19-Year-Old Publishes 4 Books

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Mattie Richardson sits on the steps of a Cottey College building in this portrait.

Sheldon native Mattie Richardson may be only 19, but she has already published four books.
Her first three efforts were written specifically for children, while her most recent book, Blackberry Blossom, was written for young adults. More in Tuesday's issue of the Times-Record.